Anything affecting the rights, health, or finances of the public at large. Public interest is a common concern among citizens in the management and affairs of local, state, and national government. It does not mean mere curiosity but is a broad term that refers to the body politic and the public weal.
Before I get into deconstructing the coverup, let us get one thing straight. If the government were innocent, taking straightforward action would have been a simple issue. There would be […]
Fact-checking the Gorakhpur massacre coverup Read More »
As I watch the Gorakhpur tragedy unfold, “Nero’s Guests”, a documentary by P Sainath, comes to my mind. It concludes with Sainath’s speech where he shares a piece of ancient
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The death toll in the tragedy at BRD Medical college in Gorakhpur has reached 79, but there are no signs of the government focusing its priorities on the well being
An irresponsible government hunts for scapegoats for Gorakhpur child deaths Read More »
Apologists for Prime Minister Modi’s Demonetisation policy are now claiming it led to a big rise in direct tax revenues for Financial Year (FY) 2016-17. See, for instance this from
Misusing Statistics Read More »
This article about the Maratha Kranti Morcha was published in 2016. It remains as valid today, as Maratha Morcha Mumbai shows power on the streets. The gigantic Maratha rallies in
Maratha kranti morcha: What are Maratha Morcha demands? Read More »
In 1865, a child was born in Madras, India. Her parents named her Lucy Deane. As destiny would have it, in 1893, Kensington Vestry (UK) wanted to hire women Inspectors
This is the second day in a row I’ve discovered something suicidally whacky on Twitter. The first was when I found a profile with a UID number on it. Today
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Flouting of norms continues Saturday, June 03, 2017 By Raju Vernekar The Golden Chariot hotel and its sister concern Balaji Grand do not seem in the mood to take permissions
No plans to lodge FIR against suspended MMRDA officials A K Pahal a habitual offender Mumbai Even after flouting norms by issuing fake work experience certificates to help a private contractor
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